Tag: UEFA Champions League

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal lifts the FA Cup Trophy after his teams victory in the Heads Up FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Details: FA Cup changes for the 2024/25 season

The FA are making a number of changes to the FA Cup next season, in response to the expansion of the UEFA Champions League.
Draw balls displayed on set prior to the draw ceremony for the UEFA Champions League 2023-2024 Group Stage at The Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco on August 31, 2023. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final & semi-final draw in full

Arsenal have learned their Champions League quarter-final opponents after Friday's draw, as well as their two potential semi-final opponents.
Draw balls displayed on set prior to the draw ceremony for the UEFA Champions League 2023-2024 Group Stage at The Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco on August 31, 2023. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Champions League draw details & Arsenal’s potential opponents

The Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draw takes place later this week, with Arsenal among the names in the hat.
The UEFA Champions League trophy during the draw for the UEFA Champions League 2023-2024 at The Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

England likely to receive 5th Champions League qualification spot

In spite of reports this week that put Italy and Germany in the lead for a fifth Champions League qualification spot, England remain likely to receive the extra place.
Arsenal's Spanish coach Mikel Arteta is pictured before the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 3 Group B football match between Sevilla FC and Arsenal at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville on October 24, 2023. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s get 2010 repeat in last-16 Champions League draw

Arsenal have drawn FC Porto in the Champions League Round of 16, with the Gunners set to play away from home in the first leg.
SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between Sevilla FC and Arsenal FC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 24, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Arsenal Champions League last-16 draw details & potential opponents

With the Champions League group stage now at an end, let's look at all the details of the upcoming last-16 draw for Arsenal.
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Arsenal and RC Lens at the Arsenal Stadium in north London on November 29, 2023. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Jesus wants to win Champions League & Premier League with Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus doesn't just want to score goals in the Champions League, he wants to win the entire competition.
Then Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta speaks during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Arsenal FC at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb on September 15, 2015. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

How will Arsenal’s Champions League return affect their approach?

Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal's return to the Champions League won't affect their approach to the schedule, but they're really excited to be back.
Gabriel Magalhaes with the new Champions League ball (Photo via Arsenal)

Who can Arsenal draw in the Champions League group stages?

Arsenal will be part of the Champions League group stage draw on Thursday afternoon, and we now know all the teams the Gunners could face.
Leandro Trossard with the new Champions League ball (Photo via Arsenal)

When is the Champions League group stage draw? Who could Arsenal face?

Arsenal are finally back involved in the Champions League this season, and the draw for the group stage will take place this week.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - OCTOBER 25: The UEFA logo is seen prior to the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Salzburg and Chelsea FC at Football Arena Salzburg on October 25, 2022 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

How does new Champions League format impact Arsenal?

The Champions League is set for major changes in 2024, let's take a look at what that means for the competition and for Arsenal.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on May 20, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal pot for Champions League draw all but confirmed

Arsenal will be in Pot 2 for the Champions League draw next season, barring a late twist in the case of Juventus' point deduction.

European football changes could force Premier League to drop 2 teams

The new format of European competitions is likely to force the English game into some major changes from 2024, according to a report.

Premier League dislike UEFA changes that could help Arsenal

The Premier League want to reject a new Champions League qualification format that could have helped Arsenal qualify.

New Champions League format proposed that could help Arsenal qualify

UEFA are planning a Champions League format restructure, proposing a version of the competition with extra places for high coefficient rankings.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta is seen ahead of the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park stadium in Portsmouth, southern England, on March 2, 2020.

2 ways Arsenal can get CL football if season is cancelled

After the Premier League suspended all fixtures until April 4th, there's talk about what might happen if the season is cancelled.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arteta shocked by City’s UEFA punishment

Mikel Arteta admits he was 'shocked' by Manchester City's two-year Champions League ban because he just wants the best for them.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on January 7, 2018 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

The embarrassing records Wenger keeps setting

The longer Arsene Wenger stays at Arsenal, the more records he sets. Unfortunately, not all of them are good.

Busquets: I cried after Campbell’s goal in the Champions League final

Young Barcelona midfielder Oriol Busquets said he cried after Sol Campbell's goal in the Champions League final.

Sheringham: Arsenal can win Europa League

Teddy Sheringham believes Arsenal can win the Europa League this season, and make it a 'double' for English teams in Europe.

Stuart Pearce: Top four a good season for Arsenal

Stuart Pearce thinks that a top four finish would represent a good season for Arsenal.
Antonio Conte Arsene Wenger

Fans think Chelsea will brush Arsenal aside after Qarabag demolition

Fans think Chelsea are going to make light work of Arsenal on Sunday, after the Blues demolished Qarabag 6-0 in their opening Champions League game.
Joey Barton

Joey Barton: I don’t think Arsenal will finish in the Champions League spots

Former Manchester City and Burnley midfielder Joey Barton believes that Arsenal will not qualify for the Champions League this season.

This is how Alexis could play Champions League and Europa League football this season

Alexis Sanchez could still play in the Champions League even if he features in the Europa League for Arsenal, meaning Manchester City will still be keen on the Chilean to boost their hopes of European glory this season.

Ian Wright says Arsenal need Alexis to challenge for major honours

Football pundit Ian Wright believes Arsenal have to keep Alexis Sanchez by any means to stand a chance of challenging for major honours this season.

Arsenal dealt Seri blow as Nice progress in Europe

Arsenal may have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Nice's Jean-Michael Seri with the Ligue 1 side having progressed in the Champions League qualifiers.

Alexis must leave Arsenal to win Champions League, says Chile legend

Chile legend Ivan Zamorano has said that Alexis Sanchez must leave Arsenal if he is to fulfil his ambition of winning the Champions League.
Arsenal's French defender William Gallas during a training session at the club's complex in London Colney, on March 30, 2010. Arsenal are to play Barcelona in the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League Wednesday. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Gallas: This is why Tottenham will not succeed in Champions League

Former Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham defender William Gallas says the Spurs side are "too young for the Champions League" next season and believes they could struggle.

Kylian Mbappe’s day of reckoning with AS Monaco

Kylian Mbappe will hold a meeting with Monaco to discuss his future today, according to reports.

Real Madrid could sign Mbappe after the World Cup

Real Madrid will either attempt to sign Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe this summer or after the 2018 World Cup.

6 greatest things Mesut Ozil has done in an Arsenal shirt

Since signing for Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013, what are some of the greatest things that Mesut Ozil has done?

Which Arsenal games could be affected by a Europa League hangover?

The fixtures for the 2017-18 Premier League were announced today, and Arsenal now know who they'll be facing after their Europa League excursions.

Liverpool join race for Kylian Mbappe

Liverpool have become the latest club to register their interest in Monaco's Kylian Mbappe this summer.

Kylian Mbappe reveals Champions League obsession

Kylian Mbappe has said that winning the Champions League is a bigger obsession for him than winning the Ballon d'Or.

Arsenal interested in Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund centre back Sokratis Papastathopoulos this summer, despite being overstocked in defenders.
Lacazette (C) celebrates his strike against Nancy last Wednesday

Why Lacazette could still snub Arsenal for Atletico Madrid despite their transfer ban

Despite Atletico Madrid's transfer ban, Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette could still snub Arsenal and move to the Vicente Calderon this summer.

Arsenal are the sixth most valuable club in the world, according to Forbes

Forbes has ranked Arsenal as the sixth most valuable club in world football.
Petr Cech

Cech disappointed to be dropped for FA Cup final and to not feature in...

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech revealed his disappointment to have been dropped for the FA Cup final against former side Chelsea, being told just 24 hours before the game by manager Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal could still face Champions League play-off against Liverpool OR Manchester City: Here’s how

Depending on results, Manchester City or Liverpool could both find themselves facing Arsenal in a one-off play-off fixture, to determine which team gets the final UEFA Champions League place.
Paul Williams Santi Cazorla

Arsenal wannabes – Jose Mourinho and Tottenham Hotspur’s bad week

Paul takes a look back over the past week and a look ahead at what is to come